Lecturer in Christian Thought and Ministry
Moore College is seeking expressions
of interest in a teaching position lecturing in Christian Thought (theology,
ethics) and Christian ministry.
The College
Moore College is an evangelical
theological college based in Newtown, an inner-city suburb of Sydney. The
College prepares men and women for a lifetime of Christian ministry and mission
through in-depth biblical and theological training conducted in the context of
a Christian community. Its flagship course is 4 year full-time residential BD,
but It provides a range of full-time/part-time, face-to-face and distance
courses, from diploma to doctoral level, equipping students to love and serve
God and people. The College has a significant role in the life of the Anglican
Diocese of Sydney and many of its faculty are ordained Anglicans who are
involved in churches in the diocese as well as other diocesan organizations.
Providing the ministers for Anglican churches in Sydney, as well as pastors for
other denominations and Christian workers for other settings, the College has
around 600 enrolled students. Additionally, each year around 5,000 students are
enrolled across the world studying by correspondence. Further information about
the College can be found on the website www.moore.edu.au
The Position
A lecturer at Moore participates in
the College community primarily as a teacher and pastor, but is also involved
in research, academic administration and the life of the churches we serve.
Faculty members live alongside students and model Christian discipleship as
well as pastoring and mentoring them.
The successful candidate will have
- strong evangelical and reformed theological convictions consistent with the College’s published values
- a PhD or equivalent in the field of theology
- an ability to teach at a tertiary level within the fields of Christian thought (theology, ethics, church history) and Christian ministry
- proven personal and pastoral skills
- demonstrable research ability
The successful candidate will also be
ordained and/or able to be licensed by the Archbishop of Sydney to minister in
the Diocese of Sydney. Ideally they will be able to commence duties at the
commencement of first semester in 2016.
Teaching experience in undergraduate
and/or adult education contexts and previous pastoral ministry experience will
be an advantage.
Applications will close 5 July 2015.
The College reserves the right not to
make an appointment should a suitable candidate not be found.
For further information on the
position and how to apply please email the People and Culture Manager at andrew.bardsley@moore.edu.au
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